Madison Public Schools Summer Reading 2012 Grades 5 - 8 Dream Big... Read! 2012 Summer Reading List Committee: Madison Public Schools Sandra Bizier Island Avenue Elementary School Dawn Fiorelli Walter C. Polson Middle School; Department Head Larry Halpern J.M. Jeffrey Elementary School Noël Heimer Dr. R.H. Brown Middle School George Petrakopoulos Daniel Hand High School Anita Rutlin Assistant Superintendent of Schools John Wiggins-Strada K.H. Ryerson Elementary School Scranton Memorial Library Jane Ash Children’s Librarian Katie Fargo Teen Services Librarian Thank you to the Language Arts / English Coordinators and faculty, the reading teachers, and the library paraprofessionals for their assistance in creating this document. Cover Design: Madeleine I. Heimer Graphic Designer Drexel University Graduate [email protected] The annotations in this guide are used with generous permission from the following: Follett Library Resources, McHenry, Illinois LION (Libraries On-Line) IPAC, Middletown Connecticut, who credits Syndetic Solutions, Inc., Portland, Oregon TitlePeek, Follett Software Company, 2012 Select authors Clipart – 2012 Collaborative Summer Library Program 2012 Summer Reading List—Grades 5-8 2 www.madison.k12.ct.us Scranton Library’s Pre-K - Grade 6 The children of Madison are invited to join Scranton Library’s Summer Reading Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children preschool to grade 6. This summer’s theme, Dream Big –READ ! is about all things nocturnal--dreams, stars and planets, bats, owls, spooky stories, and more. The programs are free and open to children of all abilities. Registration begins on June 11, 2012. You can register on line, by phone, or in person. Scranton Library Nutmeg Book Discussions Grades 4 - 6 Let’s Eat Our Way through the Nutmegs! This program is for children entering grades 4-6. We discuss two Nutmeg books at each session. You do not have to read both books. We will serve snacks related to one or both books. A copy of each book will be available at the Scranton Library. Monday, July 2 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Wonders of Charlie Ann Born to fly Monday, July 16 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. My Life As A Book Because of Mr. Terupt Monday, July 30 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. Baseball Great The Potato Chip Puzzles Monday, August 13 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Powerless Wednesday, August 29 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. A Tale Dark & Grimm Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2012 Summer Reading List—Grades 5-8 4 www.madison.k12.ct.us Teen Summer Reading Program 2012 Scranton Library Teen Summer Reading Program Own the Night June 24 - August 17 Program is open to students in grades 6-12 Sign up for the summer reading program, keep track of the time you spend reading, and be eligible to win prizes! Register online or at the Scranton Library Teen Desk beginning on June 10. The Teen Department will also be hosting Nutmeg book discussions, a creative writing group, and many other activities. Registration for all activities begins on June 10th. Register at the Scranton Library Teen Desk or online at www.scrantonlibrary.org/teens. Teen Nutmeg Book Discussions Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for ―Pizza & Pages.‖ Teen Nutmeg books are works of fiction with appeal for readers in grades 7 and up. Choose one title—or both (not required)—to read each week: Tuesday, July 10 The Accidental Genius of Weasel High by Rick Detorie After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick Tuesday, July 17 Bruiser by Neal Shusterman Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande Tuesday, July 24 The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Tuesday, July 31 Matched by Ally Condie Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry Tuesday, August 7 The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen Trash by Andy Mulligan 2012 Summer Reading List—Grades 5-8 Register online or at the5 Teen Desk and ask for your copy ofwww.madison.k12.ct.us the book. ~ Scranton Library ~ 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443 ~203-245-7365 ~ www.scrantonlibrary.org/teens ~ Madison Public Schools R E Q I RU E M E NT S Summer Reading Suggestions and Requirements Guide Grades K - 8 Students entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 should read at least FIVE books this summer, and submit a recording sheet to the classroom teacher. A selected book may be one that can be read by the child, with the child, or to the child. Students entering Grades 6, 7 AND 8 should read at least FOUR books this summer, one of which must come from their Required Summer Reading List. Grade 6, 7 and 8 students should take note of specific reading requirements for their grade level as noted below. While the Suggested Summer Reading Lists should serve as a guide, reading need not be limited to these titles. If a title is not available, try another by the same author! Additional authors are also recommended throughout the list. Please remember reading abilities vary; therefore, choosing a title from another grade level may be appropriate for your child and is completely acceptable. Requirements and Assignments by Grade ALL STUDENTS are required to COMPLETE and HAND IN A SUMMER READING RECORDING SHEET to their classroom teacher, English teacher, or Library Media Specialist at the beginning of the school year. GRADES 1 – 5 All students are asked to READ, OR HAVE READ TO THEM, FIVE BOOKS and submit a Summer Reading Recording Sheet to their classroom teacher at the beginning of the school year. GRADE 6 All incoming sixth grade students are asked to read at least FOUR books this summer. ONE BOOK MUST BE SELECTED FROM THIS YEAR’S LIST OF NUTMEG NOMINEES. Students may choose a title from EITHER the 2013 Nutmeg Intermediate list found on page 8 OR the 2013 Nutmeg Teen list found on page 29 of the Grade 5-8 Summer Reading List. In their sixth grade language arts classes, students will be asked to write about the most important parts of the story. GRADE 7 All incoming seventh grade students are asked to read at least FOUR books this summer. ONE BOOK MUST BE SELECTED FROM THE GRADE 7 REQUIRED READING LIST found on page 19 of the Grade 5-8 Summer Reading List. In their seventh grade language arts class, students will be asked to determine if the book qualifies as good literature. GRADE 8 All incoming eighth grade students are asked to read at least FOUR books this summer. ONE BOOK MUST BE SELECTED FROM THE GRADE 8 REQUIRED READING LIST found on page 20 of the Grade 5-8 Summer Reading List. In their eighth grade language arts class, students will be asked to make a personal connection with a character from that selection. 2012 Summer Reading List—Grades 5-8 6 www.madison.k12.ct.us Grades 5-8 2012 Summer Reading List SUGGESTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The following is a Suggested Summer Reading List for students entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2012. Each grade has specific requirements, so please see the requirements listed below that outline the expectations for your child’s grade. In addition to completing the required reading, students are encouraged to read for pleasure, choosing books from the remainder of the list, which provides titles from a variety of genres. Reading ability varies; therefore, students are welcome to choose a title from another grade level, if it seems appropriate. Periodicals, audiobooks and e-books are all acceptable forms of summer reading. Check out the Students’ Picks on pages 18 and 21 to learn what other students suggest reading. All students are asked to complete and submit a Summer Reading Recording Sheet to their Language Arts teacher in September. Reading logs printed from Scranton’s Summer Reading program will be accepted. INCOMING GRADE 5 REQUIREMENTS INCOMING GRADE 7 REQUIREMENTS Incoming GRADE 5 students are asked to read at least Incoming GRADE 7 students are asked to read a FIVE books this summer. If a title in the Suggested minimum of FOUR BOOKS. The Suggested Summer Reading List is not available, try another by the same Reading List should serve as a guide; reading need not author! Students are asked to complete and submit be limited to the books on the list except that at least Summer Reading Recording Sheets to their language ONE of them MUST come from one of the following arts teacher in September. eleven titles listed on page 19. Students are expected to complete summer reading before school begins and be prepared to determine if their book qualifies as good INCOMING GRADE 6 REQUIREMENTS literature. Students are also asked to complete and submit Summer Reading Recording Sheets to their Incoming GRADE 6 students are asked to read at least Language Arts teacher in September. FOUR books this summer. ONE of the four books must be selected from the 2013 Nutmeg Nominee INCOMING 8TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS Intermediate List on page 8 or the 2013 Nutmeg Nominee Teen list located on page 29. Students should Incoming GRADE 8 students are asked to read a be prepared to write about the most important parts of minimum of FOUR BOOKS. The Suggested Summer the story in their language arts classes. Students are Reading list should serve as a guide; reading need not asked to complete and submit Summer Reading be limited to the books on this list, except that at least Recording Sheets to their language arts teacher.